Mother-Daughter Venom

Just when you thought Spelling vs. Spelling couldn’t get any more venomous, mama Spelling pens a poisonous open letter to her famous daughter Tori in an effort to keep the war alive. Mission accomplished! I won’t re-print the note Candy Spelling had TMZ.com publish yesterday (you can read the anti-love letter in its entirety here), but I can’t help but address some of the choicer lines, as they do illustrate the essence of the mother-daughter tightrope walk and the sad legacy both women are leaving behind for their children/grandchildren. Candy begins by calling her 36-year-old daughter “middle-aged” (a pointed jab … Continue reading

Candy Spelling Spills Again

I’ve always found it strange when mothers and daughters are at odds. I know it is probably close minded, but I had a wonderful relationship with my mother and the fact that she is gone now only makes it more difficult for me to understand when I hear about celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Tori Spelling being on the outs with their mothers. But, after reading the latest news, I think I may be starting to understand, at least in Tori’s case. If Candy Spelling is really trying to reconcile with daughter Tori like she claims from time to time, … Continue reading

Public Mother-Daughter Feuds

Mother-daughter relationships are notoriously challenging, just ask Candy and Tori Spelling. The famous mother-daughter team has had their tightrope walk chronicled in the media for nearly 20 years, and now their war of words has hit a crescendo. Claiming she’s been banished from her daughter’s life, Candy Spelling just posted an emotional public letter to Tori, pleading with her to end their bitter feud and repair their fractured relationship. “You haven’t responded to my emails, phone calls and text messages,” the 63-year-old widow of legendary TV producer Aaron Spelling wrote on her website. “You say you look at my website, … Continue reading

More Behind the Spelling Home Sale

I thought maybe the 56,500 square foot home was just too much for Candy Spelling, but apparently there is a little more behind her decision to put The Manor up for sale. Candy told PEOPLE magazine that she would have never put The Manor up for sale if she thought she would ever reconcile with daughter Tori and her family. She said, “If I had any hope that I would have a relationship with my grandchildren I would never sell this house.” Candy, who will be moving to a $47 million dollar condo with the same square footage as her … Continue reading

Mighty Milestones for Celeb Parents

Just in time for Valentine’s Day Kevin Costner and his wife, Christine Baumgartner, have a new cutie to love. The famous couple’s newest member is Hayes Logan Costner, who weighed 8 lbs., 15 oz., upon arrival Thursday night in Los Angeles. The “Dances with Wolves” star’s rep says baby Hayes and his mom are doing “great,” including big brother Cayden Wyatt, who at 21 months was reportedly hesitant to share his parents with his new sibling. In regards to his newborn’s unique moniker, Costner told reporters that the name Hayes was “a cowboy character” in a Western movie he soon … Continue reading

Spelling Says No to Donna Martin

Tori Spelling’s children will be seeing more of mommy this fall. According to reports, the actress has pulled out of the CW’s much hyped “Beverly Hills, 90210” spin-off. Shortly after the birth of her new daughter Spelling announced that she would be joining former original castmates Jennie Garth and Shannen Doherty on the revamped teen drama, but just a few hours ago her rep issued a statement saying that the actress would no longer be reprising her role as Donna Martin. Why? It’s apparently all about the Benjamins… or in Spelling’s case, the lack thereof. According to US Weekly, the … Continue reading

Downsizing Hollywood Style

Of course, “downsizing” is relative when you’re talking about people who drop $500 a day so their dog can get a massage. So when you see headlines screaming: “Candy Spelling is Scaling Back” don’t get ready to hand over your hanky just yet. The bazillionaire widow of TV mogul Aaron Spelling and the mother of reality TV star Tori Spelling is selling her world-famous 56,500 square foot Holmby Hills estate (better known as Los Angeles County’s largest home) and moving into a paltry 16,500 square foot penthouse. According to the Los Angeles Times, Spelling just shelled out $47 million of … Continue reading

Brenda’s Back on “Beverly Hills” and “The Office” Spinoff

She’s baaaaack! The rumors are true… Shannen Doherty is returning to the zip code that made her infamous. Show producers just announced that the actress, who played the twin sister to Jason Priestley’s character Brandon Walsh for four seasons on the original “Beverly Hills, 90210,” will return as Brenda Walsh when the CW’s new spinoff “90210” debuts in September. Doherty’s rep told reporters that the actress is “looking forward” to returning to her roots. Doherty’s character Brenda will reportedly be a visiting drama teacher who directs a musical at West Beverly High School. “High School Musical” West Beverly style? Doherty … Continue reading

Celebrity Life and Death—-Hello to Baby and Good Bye to a Four Legged Friend

When singer Charlotte Church announced she was pregnant with her 8-month-old daughter last year she revealed that the pregnancy was a “surprise.” Well, apparently, the young star and her rugby playing boyfriend must like surprises because according to reports, the 22-year-old is about to add another member to her family. “Here we go again,” reads an entry on Church’s website. In her statement to fans the Wales-born singer turned TV personality says she is due to give birth in November approximately six weeks after her first child, daughter Ruby Megan turns 1. Church says while the news caught her off … Continue reading

Tori Spelling Gives Birth and Angelina Prepares to Hide Twins

It’s a girl (and no real shocker) for actress Tori Spelling and her husband Dean McDermott. According to reports, Stella Doreen McDermott was born Monday afternoon via scheduled c-section in Los Angeles. She weighed 6 lbs, 8 oz, is 20 inches long. Spelling’s rep noted that Stella’s middle name is that of McDermott’s late mother. Baby Stella joins big brother Liam who turns 15 months this week. Stella also has a 9-year-old half brother Jack from McDermott’s pervious marriage. Stella is the first daughter for Spelling and McDermott. Meanwhile, Brangelina’s twins have yet to make their debut. According to reports, … Continue reading